... would need Quanitive Sensory testing or a skin punch biopsy to confirm small fibre damage, QS testing also tests the large nerve endings as they are responsible for sensing vibration, your right, a NCtest or an EMGtestfor large nerve function only. ... (10 replies)

... so having me do this in his office but not in the dark. He had also stated that I have severe balancing problems. But my Polyneuropathy was diagnosed through and EMGtest along with my symptoms. ... (23 replies)

... ody feels heavy and joints feel dislocated lost emotion and mind not focusing very bad brain fog. Have you heard of anyone like this and what the dx was. Waiting for MRI and in the mean time going crazy! Please help. ... (6 replies)

... They will probably order an emg to test the large nerves, nerve conduction studies to test the condition of the mylon sheath and axonal damage and skin biopsy for the small fibre nerves, depending on what is damaged sometimes this can help them point to possible causes. ... (6 replies)

... I just wanted to say that the feeling of sand in your eyes happens to me and I was told it is due to dry eyes. You can buy at the grocery store, equate that is a gel you put in your eyes before going to bed and it lubricates them to help with that. (6 replies)

... In terms of an EMG to determine neuropathy at the elbow, is there a standard centimeter distance normally (or customarily) used?
If so, any comments on using 28 cc as against smaller distances? (1 replies)

... At the same time, I've experienced no pain at all, but do have mild edema in my feet and ankles... which may be due to vascular problems I've had for years. Otherwise, no symptoms of neuropathy as described by most of the folks here. ... (0 replies)

... Thanks very much for your input and observations, 7ember. I can't imagine the suffering you've experienced for so long, and am profoundly pleased that you eventually found something to bring relief for even some of the time. ... (21 replies)

... Hi, I am new here and have had neuropathyfor a couple of years. It is basically in my toes and feet. I went to a neurologist and she told me I wouldn't end up crippled or in a wheelchair. ... (4 replies)

... Yeah that is correct in my case I have small fiber neuropathy that was verfied from a surgical biopsy done by my DR and this company Therapath.com was the one who examined the specimen. ... (17 replies)